Material Handler

Position Overview

As a Material Handler I, in our Coach Weld department, you will support a broad range of activities in a dynamic, high energy warehouse environment providing all material to production departments for manufacturing the best rail vehicles in the world.

What your day may look like:

• Load, transport, and secure long assemblies, crates, caskets, and bundled materials onto railcars and truck trailers using proper loading procedures and Straddle Carrier equipment.
• Perform mechanical assembly of components and subassemblies by interpreting engineering drawings, bills of materials, specifications, and work instructions while safely using hand and power tools.
• Cook up material movement, kitting, washing, vacuum processing, and disposal activities to support production schedules and maintain workplace organization and cleanliness.
• Complete work orders, quality documentation, and labor tracking while collaborating with production teams to ensure efficient workflow, on-time task completion, and accurate reporting of progress and issues.
• Maintain a strong safety culture by adhering to PPE requirements, following all safety protocols, training team members on loading/unloading procedures, and providing work direction to support safe and efficient operations.

Requirements

• High school education, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1-2 years mechanical assembly, forklift operation and/or similar machine equipment operation experience.
• Proven experience operating heavy machinery and equipment, preferably in a manufacturing or transportation setting.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, you have:

• A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in mechanical assembly, forklift operation, or similar machine equipment operation.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, diagrams, and instructions.
• A proven track record of maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Skills

Additional Information:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in mechanical assembly, forklift operation, or similar machine equipment operation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, diagrams, and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Benefits

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

Additional Information

• The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential job duties: Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Frequently required to climb stairs, steps, and ladders. Frequently required to work on elevated platforms. Occasionally lift and move at most 40 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
• Candidates should be willing to work in non-climate-controlled environments and inclement weather if required or if applicable.
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
• This position is located in Sacramento, CA.
• The starting hourly range for this position is $21.40. There is a 10% shift differential for second shift and 20% for third shift. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.

Purpose

For Siemens, our purpose has been clear for over 175 years: We create technology to transform the everyday, for everyone. The world needs technologies that work. Technologies that matter. Technologies that solve today's challenges and help shape a better tomorrow. And that's exactly what we build. By bringing together the real world (factories, buildings, power grids, trains) with the digital world (software, data, AI, digital twins), we help our customers become more competitive, resilient, and sustainable. Our technology is everywhere - in trains and transportation, we help move people faster, safer, and more sustainably.